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Agapanthus Midnight Blue

Agapanthus Midnight Blue
African Lily, Lily of the Nile

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2 leaves this year. I thought it would have flowered, but no.

Nadine, 17/07/2022

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The 'Midnight Blue' Agapanthus offers umbels of flowers, black in bud, blooming into a very intense midnight blue.
Flower size
15 cm
Height at maturity
60 cm
Spread at maturity
40 cm
Exposure
Sun
Hardiness
Hardy down to -6°C
Soil moisture
Dry soil, Moist soil
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Recommended planting time March to May
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Description

Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' blooms from July to August. It offers beautiful globular 15cm (6in) diameter umbels. The flowers, trumpet-shaped, are almost black when in bud and deep blue when fully open. Cut and placed in a vase, they will bring freshness to your home. The foliage of this Agapanthus is evergreen in mild climate. It remains decorative throughout the year.

Not very hardy (up to -5°C (23°F)), plant Agapanthus in a large pot placed on a sunny terrace so that it blooms abundantly. In the ground, prefer a warm exposure in a perennial bed, mass planting, or border. It can even be grown alone. It is a plant that thrives by the seaside, in an English cottage, and even in a city garden.

At maturity, Agapanthus 'Midnight Blue' can reach a height of 60cm (24in) and a width of 40cm (16in). This perennial is native to South Africa.

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Flowering

Flower colour blue
Flowering time July to August
Inflorescence Umbel
Flower size 15 cm
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Flowering description Almost black in bud, very dark blue when opened.

Foliage

Foliage persistence Semi-evergreen
Foliage colour medium green
Foliage description Evergreen or semievergreen.

Plant habit

Height at maturity 60 cm
Spread at maturity 40 cm
Growth rate slow

Botanical data

Genus

Agapanthus

Cultivar

Midnight Blue

Family

Alliaceae - Liliaceae

Other common names

African Lily, Lily of the Nile

Origin

Cultivar or hybrid

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Planting and care

The 'Midnight Blue' Agapanthus is cultivated in full sun in a warm location, in a protected area facing south. It withstands drought well. Place it in a soil that is rich and moist, but above all, very well-drained in winter. Water Agapanthus regularly during the growth period (twice a week). However, avoid watering them while the plant is dormant. In winter, Agapanthus fears excessive moisture and does not like waterlogged soil. That is why you should mulch the base with a layer of dead leaves, about 20cm (8in) thick, and cover them with a wire mesh to prevent wind damage. Also, snow is very effective in protecting against excessive moisture and cold. If in a pot, bring the plant indoors for shelter. When planting, place it 30cm (12in) deep in a pot with leaf soil and compost, as the roots are fleshy. Once established in the ground, avoid disturbing Agapanthus. Remove faded leaves in autumn. Cut off the flowerless stems so that the plant does not exhaust itself producing seeds.

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Planting period

Recommended planting time March to May

Intended location

Suitable for Shaded rockery, Woodland edge, Undergrowth
Type of use Border, Container
Hardiness Hardy down to -6°C (USDA zone 9a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 5 per m2
Exposure Sun
Soil pH Neutral
Soil type Silty-loamy (rich and light), Stony (poor and well-drained)
Soil moisture Dry soil, Moist soil, Rich, loamy, and well-drained

Care

Pruning instructions Cut the faded stems so that the plant doesn't exhaust itself producing seeds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time August to September
Disease resistance Very good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground
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